International Day against Food Waste
Today is the International Day against Food Waste. The UN General Assembly has included the objective of halving food waste in the 2030 Agenda Objectives. The Farnesina is at the forefront of promoting worldwide a sustainable nutrition.
Read moreMs Sereni meets the members of the Italian Archaeological Mission in Near Eastern
This morning, at the Farnesina, Deputy Minister Marina Sereni met the members of the Italian Archaeological Mission in Near Eastern of La Sapienza University of Rome. This Mission is led by Professor Paolo Matthiae, who, since 1964, has been leading the excavation that brought to light the remains of the ancient city of Ebla, Syria. […]
Read moreTextile industry: Scalfarotto at the inauguration of Milano Unica
Today, the Undersecretary for Foreign Affairs, Ivan Scalfarotto, attended the inauguration of Milano Unica, with the President of ICE-Agenzia, Carlo Ferro. This is a key event for the textiles and accessories sector, attended every year by over 400 exhibitors, about 20% of which from abroad. “Fashion is one of the pillars of the Italian economy […]
Read moreItalian Economic Diplomacy 04 February: latest news from the world
SERBIA – THE SERBIAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY SIGNS A COOPERATION PROTOCOL WITH THE ITALIAN COMPANY NOVAMONT. A cooperation protocol was recently signed in Belgrade by the Environment Minister, Goran Trivan, and the CEO of Novamont, Catia Bastioli, for developing a separate waste collection system for urban, industrial and agricultural waste, aimed at the production of bioplastics, […]
Read moreMeeting of Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, with the Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias
The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Italy and Greece met today in Rome to discuss their excellent bilateral relations, migration issues, Libya crisis, recent developments in Eastern Mediterranean and energy related issues. On migration, the Ministers agreed that next months will be crucial for relaunching the EU Asylum System’s reform negotiations, whose goal should be […]
Read moreMeeting of Foreign Minister, Luigi Di Maio, with the Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa
Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Khalid bin Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, who is engaged in a number of institutional events in Italy, including the inauguration of the Embassy of Bahrain in Rome. […]
Read moreMeeting of Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio with the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua
Today, at the Foreign Ministry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received the Ambassador in Rome of the People’s Republic of China, Li Junhua. During the very cordial meeting, the Chinese Ambassador thanked the Italian Government for the care provided to the Chinese patients affected by the coronavirus. Minister Di […]
Read moreNote from the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lybia
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Luigi Di Maio, received today at the Foreign Ministry the Minister of Internal Affairs of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fathi Bashaga. The cordial and structured meeting – which lasted an hour and a half – was an opportunity to confirm the Italian Government’s support for the […]
Read morePlane carrying Italian nationals from China lands at military base
A plane carrying Italian expats flown out of China’s Wuhan landed this morning near Rome (Pratica di Mare air base), as a successful team effort by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Health Ministries.
Read moreStatement to the press by Minister Luigi Di Maio on the coronavirus
“First of all, I wish to thank the staff of the Crisis Unit and the Italian diplomatic and consular network in China, for their great work in such difficult and demanding circumstances, on the front line of taking care of and assisting our fellow citizens in China. The Italian community in China is made up […]
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